Great Chicago Fire of 1871
Date Range
October 8, 1871 – October 10, 1871
Title
Great Chicago Fire of 1871
What occurred
On October 8th, 1871, a massive fire erupted in Chicago's Old Town district eventually consumed and destroyed most of the city's downtown area. By the end of the fire approximately 300 people lost their lives and over 100,000 were left homeless. Despite this disaster commonly being attributed to Mrs. O'Leary's cow, the exact cause of the fire remains unknown.
Location
Chicago, IL
Image Citation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Chicago_Fire
Student name(s)
Max Levenson